HSK · Level 51
105 words
Chinese word
标致
Pronunciation
Pinyinbiāo zhì
Meaning
- adjectivepretty
Example
她看起来很标致。tā kàn qǐ lái hěn biāo zhì
She looks very pretty.
More examples
她有一个标致的笑容。tā yǒu yí gè biāo zhì de xiào róng
She has a pretty smile.
Core concept
An outward appearance that feels neat and pleasing at a glance.
Common phrases
长得很标致zhǎng de hěn biāo zhì
look very pretty
标致的笑容biāo zhì de xiào róng
pretty smile
Similar words
漂亮piào liàng: Attractive and eye-catching in appearance, with a bright, appealing beauty.
好看hǎo kàn: Good-looking or pleasing to look at, whether describing a person or a visible thing.
美丽měi lì: Beautiful in an overall, graceful way, creating a strong impression of beauty.
清秀qīng xiù: Pretty in a fresh, refined way, with simple and elegant facial features.
Definition in Chinese
外表秀丽、好看的样子，常指容貌或仪表。wài biǎo xiù lì hǎo kàn de yàng zi cháng zhǐ róng mào huò yí biǎo
Word origin
In earlier Chinese, 标致 (biāozhì, "pretty") described pleasing manner or appearance, and its modern use focuses chiefly on how someone looks.
Usage tips
- The word is a focused comment on appearance rather than a general term of approval, so it is less suitable for praising food, plans, or performance.